No Charges Filed in Deaths of Two Children in Detroit Casino Garage

Prosecutor cites concerns for remaining children, hopes efforts to help family continue

Jan. 28, 2026 at 2:39pm

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The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced that no charges will be filed against a mother whose two young children died from carbon monoxide poisoning while the family was living in a van parked at a Detroit casino garage. The deaths last February put a spotlight on the city's homelessness response system and prompted officials to launch new initiatives, but the prosecutor said public statements earlier in the case "hampered" the review process.

Why it matters

The case highlighted major gaps in Detroit's support for unhoused families and the tragic consequences that can result. While no criminal charges will be filed, the prosecutor expressed ongoing concern for the welfare of the surviving children and hopes that community efforts to assist the family will continue.

The details

According to the prosecutor's office, on February 10th the mother parked her van with her family, including her two children ages 2 and 9, at the Greektown Casino parking garage. The van was left running overnight in frigid temperatures. The next morning, the mother noticed her 13-year-old son was unresponsive and called a friend for help. The friend arrived with gas, and the mother then took the son to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The grandmother then found the 2-year-old daughter was not breathing, and she was also taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The medical examiner later determined both children died from carbon monoxide toxicity.

  • On February 10th, just before 1:30 a.m., the family parked the van at the Greektown Casino garage.
  • On the morning of February 10th, the mother noticed her 13-year-old son was unresponsive around 12 p.m.

The players

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy

The prosecutor who announced that no charges will be filed in the case.

Amillah Currie

The 2-year-old daughter who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Darnell Currie Jr.

The 9-year-old son who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

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What they’re saying

“There were many public pronouncements by police and elected officials in this case. It is important to note that the warrant review was necessary in this case and solely within our purview. Those statements in some respects hampered our process. That being said, there will be no criminal charges in this case.”

— Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy (News release)

“However, we remain very concerned about the welfare of the remaining living children. While we, like many others, were heartened about the number of people and organizations that stepped in to help this family, we hope that those efforts will continue, and that those who are truly empowered to protect these children will continue to do so diligently.”

— Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy (News release)

What’s next

The prosecutor's office said it remains concerned about the welfare of the surviving children and hopes community efforts to assist the family will continue.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the urgent need for Detroit to strengthen its support systems and resources for unhoused families to prevent such devastating outcomes in the future.